Grade 5 – Assignment for week of (5/4 to 5/8)Beginning Earth Science:

As we begin our Earth Science unit we will take a look at what planet Earth is made of. We can think of the Earth as being made of all three kinds of matter (solid, liquid, and gas).

This week we will study the gas part of Earth which is called the atmosphere which extends hundreds of miles above the surface of the Earth.

Science Vocabulary:

Matter: Anything that has mass and takes up spaceAir: A kind of matter made up of different kinds of gasesAtmosphere: The layers of Earth hundreds of miles tall; 80% Nitrogen 20 % OxygenTroposphere: The layer of the atmosphere closest to the Earth; where the weather isAir Pressure: The force of the weight of the air pushing down on the Earth’s surfaceAltitude: The height above Earth’s surface; sea level would be zero altitudeHumidity: The measure of how much water vapor is in the airBarometer: The tool that measure air pressure

Task #1: Making Word Cards

Using the science vocabulary, choose (5) words that you would like to make word cards for. The word card will have the word on the front and a picture of the word. You can use google images if you are not sure what the vocabulary word looks like. On the back of the word card you will write a definition or what the word means. You can use any paper and fold it into four parts. Study your word cards and have someone test you.

Example: Earth

The 3rd planet from the sun, also called

the blue planet Earth

Task #2:Read the page below entitled, “Earth’s Atmosphere.” Pay close attention to the words in bold print and see how many science vocabulary words you can find. You will use the information on this page and your science vocabulary to complete the following page named, “Atmosphere Response Sheet.”

Task #3:Using the information from the previous page entitled, “Earth’s Atmosphere,” and your science vocabulary complete the information on the page below:

Task #4:Use what you have learned to complete (page 129), the multiple choice quiz below. Complete (page 129) by circling the letter that correctly answers the question. You can check your answers, listed at the bottom of the page, when you are done.

Answer Key:

1. A 2. A 3. C

4. B 5. A 6. C